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Burns one of the best teachers in the business

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:07:00 -0500

]]> For Alabama running backs coach Burton Burns, home calls from the Bayou. But duty calls from Bryant-Denny.

Staff Picks: Alabama vs. LSU

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:23:00 -0500

]]> Here are the staff picks for today's Alabama game against LSU at the Bryant-Denny Stadium. Cecil Hurt Alabama 17, LSU 9

CECIL HURT: Alabama always had a special place in Gerald Jack’s heart

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

]]> Thousands of University of Alabama football fans will stream into Bryant-Denny Stadium today for the biggest football game in years. When you walk past the statue commemorating Gene Stallings and the 1992 team, though, don’t forget to think for a moment about Gerald Jack.

THE CALL by Tommy Deas

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:26:00 -0500

]]> Each week Executive Sports Editor Tommy Deas breaks down the match-up between Alabama and its upcoming opponent. Here is his call on the LSU game today at Bryant-Denny Stadium. OFFENSE

Alabama - LSU : Players to watch

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:33:00 -0500

]]> Here are some players to keep an eye in today's SEC West battle between Alabama and LSU. ALABAMA Julio Jones Position: Wide receiver Height: 6-4 Weight: 211 Year: Sophomore

BRIEFLY: Former UA assistant coach dies in Texas

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:27:00 -0500

]]> Gerald Jack, former University of Alabama assistant athletic director whom former Alabama football coach Gene Stallings called his “right-hand man,” died in Paris.

Saban promises change in Tide’s red-zone offense

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:14:00 -0500

]]> Nick Saban is promising some changes in what the third-ranked University of Alabama football team does in the red zone...

Gerald Jack, Stallings' right-hand man, dies

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:18:00 -0500

]]> PARIS, Texas (AP) - Gerald Jack, former University of Alabama assistant athletic director whom former Alabama football coach Gene Stallings called his "right-hand man," has died in Paris. Family funeral director Arvin Starrett says the 74-year-old Paris native died Thursday night at Paris Regional Medical after a long illness.

SEC fines Meyer $30,000 for criticizing officials

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:51:00 -0500

]]> GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida coach Urban Meyer has been fined $30,000 by the Southeastern Conference for criticizing officials. Commissioner Mike Slive announced the fine Friday, two days after Meyer said referees missed a late hit against quarterback Tim Tebow in No. 1 Florida's 41-17 win against Georgia.

Gee picked sixth in D-League Draft

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:08:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | Former University of Alabama men’s basketball standout Alonzo Gee was selected with the sixth overall pick Thursday night by the Austin Toros in the NBA Development League Draft.

Tide hosting LSU

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:47:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama swimming and diving teams return to action today at 3 p.m. when they take on the LSU Tigers in the Alabama Aquatic Center.

Tide looks to improve downfield passing game

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:51:00 -0500

]]> Nick Saban didn’t waste much time getting to the point after the University of Alabama’s 12-10 squeaker over Tennessee two weekends ago.

Colin Peek questionable for LSU

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:11:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | Tight end Colin Peek's chances of playing against LSU on Saturday don't look good. University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban said on his radio show Thursday night that Peek is "questionable for this game, at least right now."

TideSports event this weekend on the Quad featuring Ahmaad Galloway

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:51:00 -0500

]]> Join us this weekend on the Quad. Here are the details.

Marty Lyons to guest host SEC Tailgate show

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:26:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | Former University of Alabama All-American defensive tackle Marty Lyons will join CBS College Sports Network as guest analyst Saturday for the SEC Tailgate show, which will originate from in front of Doster Hall adjacent to the quad on the Southeast corner of Colonial Drive and University Boulevard on the UA campus.

Crimson Tide romps in Grant’s exhibition debut

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:53:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | Fatigue made both teams sloppy in the season-opening exhibition for the University of Alabama men’s basketball team on Wednesday night, but it didn’t make JaMychal Green any smaller.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Bama’s Upchurch eager to play against LSU this year

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:57:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | Just when Roy Upchurch began to see a fully healthy season at the end of the tunnel last year, he came out of the visiting tunnel at Tiger Stadium. And that was the end of his season.

UA, LSU tickets among nation's priciest

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:45:00 -0500

]]> Three months ago, Eric Anderton paid $475 for two tickets for Saturday’s Alabama-Louisiana State football game. It was a premium price, but the 23-year-old Birmingham resident said he felt the game would be second only to a possible conference or national championship this year.

North Alabama Lions rally to clip Tide in waning seconds

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:55:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | With three seconds remaining in the game, junior forward Niala Harris lifted the North Alabama Lions to victory over the University of Alabama women, 68-67, in an opening-night basketball exhibition in Coleman Coliseum.

Bud Cauley is Golfweek player of the week

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:04:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama sophomore golfer Bud Cauley was named Golfweek player of the week after winning medalist honors at the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational. Cauley was the only player in the field to shoot par or better in all three rounds, posting a 5-under 211, one stroke ahead of Stanford’s Sihwan Kim.

Again, plenty on the line for Tide, Tigers

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 23:17:00 -0500

]]> When the opening kickoff of the University of Alabama’s game against LSU sails across Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, high stakes will be sailing with it.

Peek withheld from contact

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:22:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama tight end Colin Peek was withheld from contact at Wednesday's practice while recovering from a knee sprain. Peek practiced Monday and Tuesday in a regular jersey, but was in a black jersey Wednesday, which signifies non-contact status.

Grant says Tide is ‘ready’ for exhibition

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 23:20:00 -0500

]]> University of Alabama men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant said Tuesday he felt his Crimson Tide team was “ready” for its first exhibition game of the season, even though he added that he “wasn’t sure” about a starting lineup for tonight’s game against Montevallo.

New scoreboards, more courtside seats at Coleman

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 23:27:00 -0500

]]> The University of Alabama will introduce more than a new basketball coach tonight. UA will also introduce a new-look basketball facility.

UA star Cody look-alike fools some on jury duty

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 23:25:00 -0500

]]> BAY MINETTE | A man bearing a strong resemblance to University of Alabama defensive nose guard Terrence Cody spent his morning on jury duty in Bay Minette being asked for autographs and explaining he is not the star known as “Mount Cody.”

Saban: Everything needs to improve

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 23:36:00 -0500

]]> A quick look back at the August remarks of Jim McElwain tells about as much about the University of Alabama's offense this season as anything: 'I think the ideal offense for me is quite simple,' UA's offensive coordinator said. 'If we go 14-and-0, we have the ideal offense. I just love that.'

Harris at OLB again

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:29:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama linebacker Jerrell Harris practiced with outside linebackers once again on Tuesday, as he has since last week, as the Crimson Tide prepares for rival LSU on Saturday. Harris practiced at inside linebacker all season while awaiting the restoration of his eligibility on an NCAA matter, which came prior to a 20-6...

They said it...

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:44:00 -0500

]]> The third-ranked University of Alabama football team got back to game-week preparations Monday after having last weekend off for the first time all season. Head coach Nick Saban and Crimson Tide players talked about upcoming opponent LSU, the bye week and other topics at UA’s weekly press conference:

Anthony Grant's official debut set for 1 p.m. on Nov. 14

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:05:00 -0500

]]> TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama basketball team's season opener has been set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama will play Cornell in UA head coach Anthony Grant's official debut.

Tide players surprised by 'dirty play'

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 23:47:00 -0500

]]> Javier Arenas has seen a lot in four years of Southeastern Conference football, but he'd not seen anything quite like University of Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes' apparent attempt to gouge the eyes of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey last Saturday.